Najibah Eradah

Najibah Eradah (born 20 May 1983),[1] also known as Brunei’s Polar Girl,[2] is a teacher and environmentalist, who is the first Bruneian to have reached the South Pole.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ahmad Mahdi Al-Sufri is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Najibah Eradah. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Najibah Eradah
Born
Najibah Eradah

(1983-05-10) 10 May 1983
Brunei
Occupation(s)Teacher
Environmentalist
Explorer
Known forFirst Bruneian to reach the South Pole
SpouseFaierony Hazelin Mat Jair
Parent
  • Ahmad Mahdi Al-Sufri (father)

South Pole expedition

Era and seven other woman, each from a different Commonwealth country, were selected from among over 800 candidates to take part in the Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, which reached the South Pole on 29 December 2009.[3][4] Explaining her participation in the expedition, she said: "I am passionate about environmental issues and hope to use my involvement in the expedition to raise awareness in Brunei of global warming and climate change".[5]

Bruneian media described her achievement as "a historic day for Brunei and a momentous day for the Sultanate's women". Saiful Ibrahim, Vice president of the Brunei Adventure Recreation Association, described her as "an icon for all Bruneians, especially for women and our youths".[6] She has become known in Brunei as "the Polar Girl".[7][8] Bruneian businesswoman Halina Taib stepped in to fund the trip, after there were financial difficulties.[9]

Personal life

Formerly a mathematics teacher in secondary school, Era became a government officer at the Bruneian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.[10]

Recognitions and awards
  • Youth Outstanding Merit (2010)[11]

See also

References
  1. "Gema Takbir Idul Adha Bergema di Antartika" Voice of Al-Islam, December 1, 2009
  2. "Dk Najibah Eradah". YES Inspire | Magazines. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  3. "Women complete 562-mile ski journey to South Pole", Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2009
  4. "First Cypriot to reach the South Pole" Archived 2010-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, Cyprus Mail, January 1, 2010
  5. Era Al-Sufri Archived 2010-01-22 at the Wayback Machine on the official website of the Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition
  6. "Era Becomes First Bruneian To Reach South Pole", Aziz Idris, BruDirect, December 31, 2009
  7. "Polar Girl makes history" Archived January 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Brunei Times, December 31, 2009
  8. "Era Becomes First Bruneian To Reach South Pole", Aziz Idris, BruDirect, December 31, 2009
  9. Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2016-12-20). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-6459-5.
  10. "Women daredevils for Antarctic Expedition", Times of India, October 26, 2009
  11. "HARIBELIA - penerima-anugerah". www.hbk.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
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